This lightweight white sauce offers a creamy texture and mild flavor, perfect for drizzling over steamed vegetables, chicken, or fish. By using lite evaporated milk and cornstarch instead of heavy cream or butter, you achieve a smooth consistency that feels indulgent but remains diet-friendly. The addition of fresh parsley provides a bright, herbaceous note, while a hint of black pepper adds subtle warmth. It’s an excellent base for gravies or a standalone topping that brings restaurant-quality appeal to weeknight dinners. Quick to whip up, this sauce proves that healthy eating doesnâÂÂt mean sacrificing richness or satisfaction.
No-Fat White Sauce
Description
This lightweight white sauce offers a creamy texture and mild flavor, perfect for drizzling over steamed vegetables, chicken, or fish. By using lite evaporated milk and cornstarch instead of heavy cream or butter, you achieve a smooth consistency that feels indulgent but remains diet-friendly. The addition of fresh parsley provides a bright, herbaceous note, while a hint of black pepper adds subtle warmth. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent base for gravies or a standalone topping that brings restaurant-quality appeal to weeknight dinners. Quick to whip up, this sauce proves that healthy eating doesnâÂÂt mean sacrificing richness or satisfaction.Ingredients
Directions
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In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, combine the lite evaporated milk and cornstarch.
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Whisk vigorously with a wire whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
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Add the butter buds and pepper, continuing to stir constantly.
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Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
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Once boiling, let it simmer for 1 minute to allow the cornstarch to fully thicken the sauce.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Stir in the fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
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Serve immediately over potatoes, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 148.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.5g17%
- Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
- Cholesterol 31.1mg11%
- Sodium 102.9mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.1g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 6.6g
- Protein 4.7g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a thicker sauce, mix an additional teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold milk and stir into the simmering sauce.
This sauce makes an excellent base for a low-fat gravy; add low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth to thin it to your desired consistency.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk if it has thickened too much.
Butter buds can be substituted with a fat-free butter alternative or omitted entirely for a plainer white sauce.
